Augusto

Augusto is the Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese variant of the name August, which has its origin in the Roman surname Augustus. The name is directly associated with the meanings 'the Exalted', 'the Venerable', and 'the Holy'.

What does the name Augusto mean?

The name Augusto, as the Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese form of August, is derived from the Roman surname Augustus. It translates to 'the Exalted', 'the Venerable', and 'the Holy'. The origin of the name is found in Latin, derived from the word augĕo or augēre, which means 'to increase', 'to develop', 'to expand', 'to strengthen', and 'to improve', as well as the comparative form augustus, which means 'holy', 'venerable', and 'exalted'. Augustus was used in ancient Rome as an honorific title for the first emperor Gaius Octavianus. The month of August is also named after him. Augusto can also occur as a surname. Other variants of the name include Augustinus, Augustas, Augustin, Austin, Aaustin, Austen, Augustijn, Augustinas, Augustyn, Agust, Agustin, Aukusti, Agostinho, Agostin, Agostino, Agoston, Guus, Stijn, Avgust, and Awgust.

Where does the name Augusto come from?

The name Augusto has Latin roots and means among other things 'the Exalted' or 'the Holy'. It is composed of the Latin words augĕo and augēre, which mean 'to increase', 'to develop', 'to expand', 'to strengthen', and 'to improve'. The comparative form augustus stands for 'holy', 'venerable', and 'exalted'. Augusto is widespread in the languages of Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish.

How do you pronounce Augusto?

The name Augusto is three syllables and has a full sound. It is pronounced as 'Au-gus-to' [auˈɡʊsto] or [auˈɡusto], starting with an open diphthong that gives the name a certain breadth. The stressed middle syllable provides rhythmic clarity. The hard T creates a distinct pause, while the ending '-o' gently fades away. This makes Augusto sound majestic and powerful – a name with tradition, presence, and harmony.

When is the name day of Augusto?

The name days for Augusto fall on March 22, May 27, and August 28.

Popularity

In Germany, Augusto is a common first name and currently ranks 3,183rd on the list of the most popular male baby names. Its best placement was in 2007, when it reached 1,124th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 40 times, placing it 3,945th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 4,102nd. The global popularity and frequency of Augusto is reflected in its rankings in various countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Augi / Guga

Similar first names

Famous people

• Augusto Aníbal (actor)
• Augusto Barcia (Chilean artist)
• Augusto Boal (Brazilian playwright)
• Augusto Cabrita (photographer)
• Augusto Caminito (film director)
• Augusto Carlos Teixeira de Aragao (historian from Poland)
• Augusto Cesar Moreira (football player from Brazil)
• Augusto Cury (American doctor)
• Augusto de Angelis (Italian writer)
• Augusto de Muro (Argentinian chess player)
• Augusto Farfus (Brazilian racing driver)
• Augusto Fraga (Portuguese actor)
• Augusto Genina (Italian film director)
• Augusto Giacometti (Swiss painter)
• Augusto Harold Álvarez (Mexican architect)
• Augusto Huaman Velasco (physicist from Peru)
• Augusto Madureira (Portuguese composer)
• Augusto Meneses Miniaty (Spanish photographer)
• Augusto Pacheco Fraga (Brazilian football player)
• Augusto Pedrazza (Italian illustrator)